Its in French, in case you don't speak French there was nothing specifically on the site that forbade such tattoos, in fact there was no mentioning of tattoos at all. Your best bet is to send an email and ask, it might spare you the plane ticket to France for nothing if there is such a policy and they forgot to mention it beforehand.

On a side note, I would really think hard if the FFL is a good choice. Many Legionaires served in other armies (including US) and from what they have said is that life is quite tougher than that of other militaries.

Second of all, Americans are not widely liked in the world and this is no different in the FFL. Americans are often targeted by bullies, and there are some mean-spirited people in the FFL. I imagine the uber American patriotic tattoos will not go over too well with these people.

"My center is giving way, my right is in retreat situation excellent. I shall attack." -Foch

As long as there are no tats on the hands, neck, or face, or any racial or gang affiliated tats, the Legion has no problems. However one can have a tat on the face or neck if it is a religious symbol, such as someone from Somoa or any other culture of that sort.

As far as the physical aspect, It's not much harder than the US Military if your an Infantryman. Just a more strict discipline, and harsher working environment. Your current training should suffice, however I would add in things like....

Sleep Deprivation, Skipping meals, and giving up almost everything you enjoy doing. Just to get yourself used to the life. Also start sleeping in very uncomfortable places, preferably outside, and with a crappy old sleeping bag, but only in foul weather. This should get you prepared for things to come.

Also go buy a pair of really short shorts and wear them during the summer..... while still trying to look extremely hardcore.

Last edited by usinfantryMOS11c10; April 9th, 2010 at 12:44..
Reason: Also go buy a pair of really short shorts and wear them during the summer.